I don't think an additional surgery would have much effect on the healing process; it could even help. Definitely though the area removed MUST have clean margins under any circumstances. The clip itself is of no particular concern as many are left in place to mark an area so that it can be identified when future films are done .... clean margins are a different matter completely. I certainly would not hesitate to go ahead with the second surgery as soon as possible. Take care .....
thanks for the info- I agree about finding someone who can "fit" me properly. My surgeon says that if the clip is still in my breast she wants to go back in to remove it- there were 2 areas of "concern" on the mammo and stereotactic biopsy. The 2 clips they placed at stereo were to mark areas- when i was prepped for the lumpectomy the "wire" that was placed was placed directly between the two clips instead of a separate wire for each clip- therefore the surgeon feels that if the second clip is still in the breast that she did not really remove everything she was supposed to remove and must go find it- since the path was not clean (LCIS and many areas of ALH and ADH) she doesn't want to "leave" questionable tissue- it made sense to me when she explained it but my healing has been less than optimum so I don't even fell I could have a mammo, much less ANOTHER surgery:( what is your opinion? Thank you for your help-
As for the bra I think you would be wise to consult a qualified "fitter" where mastectomy supplies are sold. The most important thing would be a bra that really FITS rather than one that squeezes too much as you describe. Supportive YES but anything more might be hurting more than helping.
From the description you may have some fluid accumulation in the surgical area and this could resolve itself in time but some type of supportive garment definitely should be worn and the fitter I mentioned above would be able to advise you of what might be available. Whether the clip is there or not is of no particular concern so I wouldn't worry about that. The lump you mention could be either some scar tissue developing or even a hematoma. I wouldn't say your experience could be called "normal" after this length of time and may require some treatment before things are back to normal. Regards ...